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Compare train and bus for Bracknell to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bracknell to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Bracknell to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Brighton:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Brighton costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€26. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bracknell to Brighton
How to get from Bracknell to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bracknell to Brighton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:57 AM 4h18 Bracknell 12:15 PM Brighton €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:57 AM 4h18 Bracknell 12:15 PM Brighton €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:57 AM 4h18 Bracknell 12:15 PM Brighton €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:26 PM 4h41 Bracknell 9:07 PM Brighton €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bracknell to Brighton:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bracknell to Brighton costing on average €44.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bracknell and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bracknell station (BCE) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bracknell, Bus Station and arrive in Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z).
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
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